Sorsogon Governor Boboy Hamor expressed his delight as he welcomed the forthcoming operation of the Youngstown Sardines fish storage plant in Barangay San Isidro, Bulan.
During a meeting with Loraine Ngo, the representative of Youngstown, Hamor extended his gratitude for their investment, recognizing the positive impact it would have on the province’s employment rate and the livelihood of “lawlaw” or sardine fisherfolks.
The Youngstown Sardines fish storage plant is expected to significantly contribute to the economic growth of Bulan, creating numerous employment opportunities for its residents.
The governor emphasized the importance of such ventures in providing sustainable livelihoods for the local communities.
By opening its doors to the lawlaw fisherfolks, the plant will not only eliminate the need for intermediaries but also ensure fair prices for their catch.
“When there is an abundance of supply sometimes a banyera (fish tub) of law-law is only P100. Now at least they can have an income of P500 to P700 per tub.”
“Aside from the employment opportunities the company will provide to the resident, the income of the law-law fisherfolk is expected to increase. When there is an abundance of supply sometimes a banyera (fish tub) of law-law is only P100. Now at least they can have an income of P500 to P700 per tub,” he said.
Mayor Meo Gordola echoed the governor’s sentiments and pledged to expedite the processing of all necessary documents to facilitate the swift commencement of operations at the plant.
“Bulan’s fishing community will now have a direct avenue to sell their lawlaw catch without having to rely on brokers.”
Gordola highlighted the convenience for the fishermen, as they will now have a direct avenue to sell their lawlaw catch without having to rely on brokers, thus eliminating additional costs and ensuring maximum profit for their efforts.
The establishment of the Youngstown Sardines fish storage plant not only signifies a significant investment in Bulan’s economy but also highlights the potential for future growth in the province’s fishing industry.
With the plant’s operations set to begin soon, Bulan’s fishing community can look forward to a brighter future, marked by enhanced employment opportunities and improved income for lawlaw fisherfolks.
